Paws, Jaws and Claus

Santa is a party animal.

By Mike Moffitt

on December 13, 2012 12:15 PM

Photo: Lionel Cironneau/Associated Press

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Have you been a goooood dog? Kids used to have Santa pretty much to themselves. Not anymore. Nowadays, St. Nick can be found cavorting with dolphins and polar bears, or offering his ample lap to lap dogs. Just look where he's been spending his time when he should be supervising elves on deadline. less

Have you been a goooood dog? Kids used to have Santa pretty much to themselves. Not anymore. Nowadays, St. Nick can be found cavorting with dolphins and polar bears, or offering his ample lap to lap dogs. Just ... more

Photo: Richard W. Rodriguez, Associated Press

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Goofing off in a sardine tank in Seoul's Coex Aquarium.

Goofing off in a sardine tank in Seoul's Coex Aquarium.

Photo: Ahn Young-joon, Associated Press

Goofing off in a sardine tank in Seoul's Coex Aquarium. Photo-3879513.53806 - GreenwichTime

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Few things are merrier than a dachshund in each arm. (Sandy and Daisey, San Antonio's North Star Mall.)

Few things are merrier than a dachshund in each arm. (Sandy and Daisey, San Antonio's North Star Mall.)

Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, Marvin Pfeiffer / Prime Time New

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Sharks don't mind a bit if you ride them. (Sea-Life-Aquarium in Munich.)

Sharks don't mind a bit if you ride them. (Sea-Life-Aquarium in Munich.)